The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution ; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence, Volume 2 |
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... appeared on the field , each with its independent army under its local colors . When the siege of Boston ended , the colonies had drawn the sword and nearly cast away the scabbard . They had softened their jealousy of each other ; they ...
... appeared on the field , each with its independent army under its local colors . When the siege of Boston ended , the colonies had drawn the sword and nearly cast away the scabbard . They had softened their jealousy of each other ; they ...
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... appearance . On our way into the town we passed along Benefit Street , on the east side of which , in a vacant lot ... appeared in June , and demanded that the oath of office should be administered to him , but , as he had not given ...
... appearance . On our way into the town we passed along Benefit Street , on the east side of which , in a vacant lot ... appeared in June , and demanded that the oath of office should be administered to him , but , as he had not given ...
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... appeared the ruins of forts and batteries , indicating the military importance of the waters we were navigating . This was October 22 , " Rhode Island , the land where the exile sought rest ; The Eden where wandered the Pilgrim oppress ...
... appeared the ruins of forts and batteries , indicating the military importance of the waters we were navigating . This was October 22 , " Rhode Island , the land where the exile sought rest ; The Eden where wandered the Pilgrim oppress ...
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... appearance . One of them , standing near the junction of the main road and the lane lead- ing up to " Tonomy Hill , " is a patriarch among the others , for its sails revolved when the Gaspee lorded over the waters of the Narraganset ...
... appearance . One of them , standing near the junction of the main road and the lane lead- ing up to " Tonomy Hill , " is a patriarch among the others , for its sails revolved when the Gaspee lorded over the waters of the Narraganset ...
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... appeared to them so cheerless and mourn ful as in the spring of 1777. They had cheerfully brooked all the sufferings attendant upon a new settlement , and gladly breasted the tempest on land or sea in pursuit of wealth or social ...
... appeared to them so cheerless and mourn ful as in the spring of 1777. They had cheerfully brooked all the sufferings attendant upon a new settlement , and gladly breasted the tempest on land or sea in pursuit of wealth or social ...
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